Happy Sunday! It is 21 December, and Waffle Game #1430 has arrived to round off your weekend. Today’s puzzle features a mix of biology, mathematics, and a touch of the “Sunday service” spirit with its vocabulary.
If you are struggling to clear the board within 15 moves, here is our daily breakdown to help you maintain that streak.
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📊 Today’s Letter Analysis
Today’s grid is heavily reliant on Rs, Es, and As. With 10 of the 21 tiles taken up by just these three letters, positioning them correctly is half the battle.
- R: There are 4 of them.
- E: There are 3.
- A: There are 3.
- O, T: There are 2 of each.
- Unique Consonants: H, L, P, N, S.
- Unique Vowels: I, U.
Top Tip: The letter R appears in four distinct spots today, acting as a bridge in almost every section of the grid. Don’t be afraid to swap them around if a word looks almost right but isn’t turning green.
🧩 Spoiler-Free Hints for Waffle #1430
Need a clue without the full reveal? Try these definition-based hints to jog your memory.
Horizontal Word Hints:
- Row 1: A long-legged, long-necked wading bird.
- Row 3: A table used for religious rites (often found in a church).
- Row 5: A recurring motif or cliché in art/literature (e.g., “The Chosen One” in fantasy).
Vertical Word Hints:
- Col 1: The muscular organ that pumps blood through the body.
- Col 3: A number representing a comparison between two things (e.g., 2:1).
- Col 5: A healthcare professional trained to care for the sick.
⚠️ Waffle 1430 Solution (Spoilers Below)
Running out of swaps? Here is the complete solution key for today’s puzzle.
| Position | Word |
| Horizontal 1 | HERON |
| Horizontal 2 | ALTAR |
| Horizontal 3 | TROPE |
| Vertical 1 | HEART |
| Vertical 2 | RATIO |
| Vertical 3 | NURSE |
🧠 Word Origins & Definitions
Here is the context behind today’s vocabulary, featuring the Waffle team’s signature humour.
- HERON(Noun): A long-legged wading bird.
- Example: “Well it had to be a heron, not a herring, as it had wings.”
- ALTAR(Noun): A table for religious rites.
- Example: “I should have explained the new tattoo before we reached the altar.”
- TROPE(Noun): A recurring motif or figure of speech.
- Example: “Yodelling seems to be an overused trope, for no discernable reason whatsoever.”
- HEART(Noun): The organ that pumps blood.
- Example: “Oop; my heart rate’s dropping; better skedaddly-do.”
- RATIO(Noun): A comparison between two numbers.
- Example: “The ratio of tomatoes to pilchards is key to a good breakfast.”
- NURSE(Noun): A person trained to provide care.
- Example: “Even the nurse was surprised by the colour of it.”
🔙 Missed Yesterday’s Puzzle?
Did “Angel” or “Ingot” catch you off guard on Saturday? If you missed yesterday’s game or want to verify your solution, you can view the full hints and answer for Waffle 1429 (20 December) here.
🧇 Play the Game
Ready to apply these hints? Head over to the official site to play today’s puzzle: Play Waffle Game
Good luck, and see you tomorrow for the start of a new week with Waffle #1431!